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Anya Taylor-Joy Confirms She’ll Star In ‘Dune: Messiah’: “I Am So Thrilled To Be Part Of It”

With the massive success of the first two ‘Dune’ films, it would appear that all signs are pointing to Denis Villeneuve making the much-hyped third film, “Dune: Messiah.” And now, we have one of the actors involved confirming that report. 

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Speaking to Collider, while at Brazil’s CCXP, Anya Taylor-Joy talked about her upcoming film, “The Gorge.” However, she also answered one question about the forthcoming “Dune: Messiah.” That is to say, Taylor-Joy confirmed she is part of the film, and that she is really excited.

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“Yeah, the film is being made, and I am so thrilled to be a part of it,” Taylor-Joy said. “I’m such a big fan of everybody that’s a part of that project and I just can’t wait.” 

For those who didn’t see “Dune: Part Two,” Taylor-Joy shows up in a quick cameo as Alia Atreides. The scene was just a vision, and it just hinted as to what’s to come. She is the younger sister of Timothée Chalamet’s Paul Atreides. And if you read Frank Herbert’s “Dune: Messiah,” then you know Alia plays a major role in the story. 

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That being said, Villeneuve hasn’t been shy about changing large portions of the ‘Dune’ story. In fact, in the original source material, Alia Atreides was a larger part of the “Dune” story, but the filmmaker took her out of it for the most part.

Filming is expected to begin sometime in 2026 for “Dune: Messiah.” That would make the release date likely in 2027. Fans will have to wait two long years for the trilogy-ending film. 

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